Abstract

The emergence of cloud computing delivery models for IT services has many executives thinking they can reduce costs and improve qualities of services for their user communities. But, not all server platforms are equal when it comes to cloud computing. The function-rich, highly secure zEnterprise infrastructure makes it an ideal environment for cloud computing. This IBM® Redguide™ publication highlights the distinctions of cloud computing on the IBM® zEnterprise System and its unique ability to integrate and manage workload-optimized software solutions spanning multiple server architectures.

IBM® zEnterprise System has the unique capability to create a heterogeneous cloud solution in one-single managed environment. It provides the opportunity to optimize your cloud environment with the integration of the mainframe, IBM POWER®, IBM System x®, and the management of these workloads is simplified by the IBM zEnterprise Unified Resource Manager. Cloud computing on the zEnterprise System provides service management capabilities that result in higher levels of staff productivity and enhance the qualities of services that are delivered to the consumer. A zEnterprise cloud environment also allows providers to more closely align their IT investments with their business goals and user demands.

Table of contents

Executive overviewSolving cloud computing challengeszEnterprise: The value of cloud in a boxzEnterprise end-to-end integrated architectureHow others started the journeySummary